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FIREWORKS SAFETY POWERPOINT
To report neighborhood traffic
problems
or to request additional enforcement,
click here or call
314-822-5868.
The Kirkwood Police Explorer Post is
comprised of young adults, 14-21 years old who have an interest in law
enforcement. Most
of the explorers in the post are preparing to fulfill a career in some area of
law enforcement.
St. Louis area Law Enforcement Explorers at
the local academy.
The Kirkwood Police Explorer Post #9131 was
formed in 1986 and serves the citizens of Kirkwood and Oakland. The post
has three officer advisors and two civilian advisors.
Explorers work over 45 details each year, ranging from traffic direction
and control to fundraisers.
Kirkwood Police Explorers Awarded Exploring’s Highest Award -- July
19, 2006
Kirkwood
Police Explorer Post 9131 was awarded Exploring’s highest
award in a ceremony that took place on June 8.
The award, named for William H. Spurgeon III, is
the highest recognition for individuals and organizations
contributing significant leadership to the Exploring program.
The William H. Spurgeon III Award was developed in 1971 in honor
of the man who is regarded as the major leader in the
development of special interest Exploring. Mr. Spurgeon, a
business executive, personally organized many special interest
posts in the 1960's. His pioneering efforts led to the present
Exploring program.
The
award was bestowed upon the Kirkwood Police Explorer Post
because of 20 plus years of service to explorers and the
community. Since
its’ inception in 1986, the Post has had more than 160 active
explorers who have given over 1000 service hours to the Kirkwood
/ Oakland community each year.
A great number of Kirkwood Police Explorers have
built on their interest in law enforcement and gone on to
careers in the field, to include an agent of the United States
Secret Service, a Police Chief, several county and municipal
Police Officers and Dispatchers, Military Police Officers and
Private Security Officers.
Post activities include:
Firearms Training
Ride-a-longs and Dispatch
Assistance to DARE Programs
Assistance to Community Services
Classroom Training
Law Enforcement Demonstrations
Role-Play Scenarios
National Explorer Conferences
Explorer Association Academies
Weekly Meetings
Emergency Situation Call-Outs
Yearly Vacations
Click
here
to view a PDF Of the Explorer Post's brochure.
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